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Motion · S6M-02511 · 9 Dec 2021

Keep Me Off Your Xmas List

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament supports the Scottish SPCA campaign “Keep Me Off Your Xmas List" to emphasise the view that animals should not be an impulse buy or purchased as a surprise present at any time, but especially over Xmas; understands that, in previous years, the Scottish SPCA has taken in many animals who were bought as gifts and were then abandoned once the novelty had worn off; further understands that abandoned animals remain one of the top concerns of the Scottish SPCA over the festive season, and considers that buying a pet should not be decided on a whim and that people must understand the commitment required to give the care and attention that a pet needs before buying one, and pets should always be bought from a reputable source.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.